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Barter Faires, Gatherings, Festivals & Other Events – 2009

Following is a list of barter faires, rainbow gatherings, music festivals, and related events in the Pacific/Inland Northwest and Northern California. This information comes from the barter faire family and is subject to change. Thanks to everyone who sends dates and helps keep the site current! Submit your event dates and information, or any innacuracies, to megan@barterfaire.org. Please alert me if any of this information is incorrect and check with the web sites provided below for more information.

JUNE

June 5 – 7 and 12 – 14 Gemini Festival: A Celebration of Life at the Flowery Trail Fair Site Near Usk, WA
Tickets: $20 Camping/Vending, Includes Both Weekends.
Guidelines: Pack It In/Pack It Out. Dogs On a Leash at All Times and Only if You Must. Fires in Approved Containers Only (Weather Permitting).
Bring Your: Drum, Water, Fire Pit. Please NO: Guns, Violence, Drugs, Alcohol, Bad Attitudes.
For event info or to find out how to use our venue for your event call 509-936-5744. To contact our volunteer/fund raising coordinator call 509-217-5524. You may also e-mail flowerytrailfairs@hotmail.com.
Directions from Spokane: Head North on Highway 2 toward Newport to Highway 211 Junction. North (left) on Highway 211 toward Cusic, Metaline Falls to Junction with Highway 20 (Usk). Left on Highway 20 about 3 blocks to Mckinzie Road. Left On McKinzie Road. (There are signs that point to the ski area, and maybe one that says "To Flowery Trail Road".) Stay on the paved road 8-9 miles. You'll see the encampment on the left.
June 5 – 8: 3rd Annual Love Your Mother Earth Festival near Missoula, MT
A sustainable three-day music and art festival just outside Missoula, MT at Lolo Hot Springs, with an emphasis on community awareness of environmental issues and our means to solve them. Live music, green vendors, beer gardens, eco-workshops & art activities and free camping. See Earthbound Productions for tickets, music lineup, and information.
June 5 – 7, 12 – 14, and 26 – 28: Northwest Woodstock Trading Circle near Newport, WA.
This will be held at the Scotia Rd. site, but is not an old time trading circle event, new organizers!
Directions: On Highway 2 from Spokane, about half mile from Diamond Lake, take a right (south) on Scotia Rd., after first and only stop sign... continue and look for a farm with old busses and trucks on both sides, continue about a half mile further and site is on the left side of the road. Look for Norhwest Wood stock Trading Circle sign... DRIVE SLOW and BE RESPECTFUL.
June 12 – 14: TikiJam in Saint John, WA.
The NW's biggest Hawaiian Party and live band luau! Centrally located approximately 1-1.5 hours south of Spokane. Tickets available here. Check out the website for more details and directions: www.tikijam2009.com.
June 19 – 21: 4th Annual Llama Family Reunion at the Trailhead Bed & Breakfast in Trout Lake, WA
Join us for bartering, drumming, dancing, live music, workshops, discussions, community, family, great food, and a whole lot more at the Llama Family Reunion! More info available on the Llama Family MySpace page.
June 19 – 21: Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Boonville, CA.
Tickets are on sale now for this reggae/world music festival at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville. For tickets and information, visit SNWMF.com.
June 26 – 28: 9th Annual Fairy & Human Relations Congress near Twisp, WA
The Fairy & Human Relations Congress is an event that attracts about 300 people held in the north central Cascades in Washington State. Our mission is to increase communication and co-creation between humans and nature. Directions and information available at FairyCongress.com

JULY

July 1 – 7: National Rainbow Family Gathering in New Mexico
Welcome home! Everyone with a belly button is welcome at the US National Rainbow Family of Living Light Gathering in beautiful New Mexico. More info will be posted as the gathering approaches, or see welcomehere.org.
July 2 – 5: 19th Annual High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, CA.
The Ultimate Intimate Festival Experience! 4 nights of live music and on-site camping! Quincy, CA is located in Plumas County, northeastern California. For more information, visit: HighSierraMusic.com.
July 10 – 12: Oregon Country Fair in Veneta, OR.
Celebrate with us and delight in our world class entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable foods, educational displays and magical surprises at every turn of the path We invite you to join us in our wooded setting, 13 miles west of Eugene near Veneta, Oregon for an unforgettable adventure. Information at OregonCountryFair.org.
July 17 – 19: Emerald Empire Hempfest in Eugene, OR
Two live music events in July in Oregon! The 'Get On The Stage' event will include the Emerald Empire Hempfest 2009 and on the following weekend, the 'Pull Back The Curtain 2009' event. More information available at EmeraldEmpireHempFest.com.
July 17 – 19: Northwest String Summit at Horning's Hideout, North Plains, OR
Yonder Mountain String band headlines this 3-day festival at the legendary Horning's Hideout. Tickets, lineup, and information can be found on StringSummit.com.
July 18: Reggae on the River at Benbow Lake Rec. Area, Southern Humboldt County, CA
This is the original show, a Mateel Community Center Fundraiser, celebrating of the best in reggae and world music on the Eel River. At the Benbow Lake Recreation Area off of Highway 101 in Southern Humboldt. More information at: ReggaeOnTheRiver.com.
July 18 & 19: Mile High Music Festival near Denver, CO
Tool, Widespread Panic, and The Fray headline with many other bands at this Colorado festival. Tickets and info available at MileHighMusicFestival.com.

AUGUST

July 31 – August 2: FaerieWorlds Festival at Secret House Winery near Veneta, OR
Live Your Legend! Faerieworlds has become the premiere mythic music festival on the West Coast. Featuring world renowned fantasy artists, Grammy-award winning musicians, spectacular performances and entertainers, and an amazing arts and crafts vending village. More information available at FaerieWorlds.com
Directions: From HWY 5 or downtown Eugene, take HWY 126(11th Avenue) West towards Veneta/Florence. Go almost 15 miles west, and when you see a large sign with a Goddess wrapped in Grapes and Vines, you'll know you've arrived. Go right and go down the private road where are parking crew will help you find your place. Welcome!
July 31 – August 2: Reggae Rising Music Festival at Dimmick Ranch/French's Camp on Highway 101 in Piercy, CA
Tickets, location, and other information will be available at ReggaeRising.com.
July 31 – August 2: Pickathon Indie Roots Music Festival at Pendarvis Farm in Portland, OR
More than 35 bands on 5 stages. Camping, hiking and a sustainability ethic among Oregon's doug firs on an 80 acre wonderland just 20 minutes from Portland, OR. Information and tickets can be found at Pickathon.com.
August 7 – 9: NW World Reggae Festival in Marcola, OR
People get ready for a weekend of live music and camping in the Mohawk Valley! NWWRF 2009 will be back at Bob's Ranch! Our site is located 20 Miles North of Eugene, Oregon just 5 miles north of Marcola. Take the Marcola Road to Mohawk Loop Road and follow the signs. NWWRF strives to be green with organic food, eco-friendly vendors, and non-profits. See more at NWWorldReggae.com.
August 15 & 16: Seattle Hempfest in Seattle's waterfront parks
Come to the biggest hemp rally in the Northwest! Featuring live music, speakers, vendors, and all kinds of information that will make you want to get involved in the hemp movement. The event spans three Seattle waterfront parks: Elliott Bay Park, Myrtle Edwards Park, and Olympic Sculpture Park. Hours are 10 am to 8 pm. and admission is FREE! For more information, visit: Hempfest.org.

SEPTEMBER

August 31 – September 7: Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert, NV
Every year, tens of thousands of participants gather to create Black Rock City in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, dedicated to self-expression, self-reliance, and art as the center of community. They leave one week later, having left no trace. 2009's art theme is "Evolution". For more information, see BurningMan.com.
September 4 – 6: Olympia Family Barter Faire Nature's Creation Organic Farm near Olympia, WA
A two-day event where local and regional vendors will come together in a family style gathering to barter their crafts, produce, cuisine, skills, and collections of stuff. The Olympia Family Barter Faire is being created to build community, support a local economy, provide educational opportunities through workshops and skill shares, promote the arts, and work towards local sustainability. More information available here.
Directions:Go north on US Hwy 101 to Shelton, take the "City Center/Matlock" exit. Go left under under highway onto "W Shelton-Matlock Rd" and go 15.2 miles. The road turns into "W. Deckerville Rd", go 3.0 miles. End at "3210 W Deckerville Rd" Elma WA 98541-9794. Turn right at Olympia Family Barter Faire sign to enter.
September 12 & 13: Santa Barter Faire near Santa, Northern Idaho
Santa is one of the only free faires, and a great family-friendly experience in a beautiful place! Don't forget to bring something for the potluck! Directions: The site is 75 miles S.E. of Coeur D' Alene ID, 85 miles S.E. of Spokane WA, and 60 miles N.E. of Moscow ID. There will be signs from St. Maries and the turnoff will be well marked. This is a free event. There is no entry cost for vendors or campers. If you have any questions please email rainbowlove25@aol.com.
September 18 – 20: Hope Mountain Barter Faire in Cave Junction, OR.
The annual Hope Mountain Barter Faire is a benefit for the non-profit, cooperative Dome School. Our Faire is culturally expressive, brimming with creativity, exchange and fun. Bring your children and bring your elders. Come barter, trade, learn and celebrate with us. Directions, prices, and info available at HopeMountainBarterFaire.org.
September 26: Earthdance at various locations
Earthdance is an international prayer for peace through music and dance, celebrated at various locations throughout the world. Information at Earthdance.org. The Hub Event is in Laytonville, CA, Sept. 25 – 27. Info on this event available at EarthDanceLive.com.
September 25 – 27 and October 2–4: Libra Festival: A Celebration of Life at the Flowery Trail Fair Site Near Usk, WA
Tickets: $20 Camping/Vending, Includes Both Weekends.
Guidelines: Pack It In/Pack It Out. Dogs On a Leash at All Times and Only if You Must. Fires in Approved Containers Only (Weather Permitting).
Bring Your: Drum, Water, Fire Pit. Please NO: Guns, Violence, Drugs, Alcohol, Bad Attitudes.
For event info or to find out how to use our venue for your event call 509-936-5744. To contact our volunteer/fund raising coordinator call 509-217-5524. You may also e-mail flowerytrailfairs@hotmail.com.
Directions from Spokane: Head North on Highway 2 toward Newport to Highway 211 Junction. North (left) on Highway 211 toward Cusic, Metaline Falls to Junction with Highway 20 (Usk). Left on Highway 20 about 3 blocks to Mckinzie Road. Left On McKinzie Road. (There are signs that point to the ski area, and maybe one that says "To Flowery Trail Road".) Stay on the paved road 8-9 miles. You'll see the encampment on the left.

Please send any information you have on faires & events to Megan.

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